Pre-Season Finale: Rangers-4, Flyers-2 UPDATED

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Good Morning boneheads!  So our boys win the final pre-season game and now the tough cuts begin. Thought it was a battle most the night, couple of Rangers who have been scarce showed their faces and finally got on the score sheet. I think these guys are buying into Quinn’s system but they’ll need time to drop some of the bad habits they developed over the last few seasons. Wasn’t fun to see them fall into their defensive shell that I doubt Quinn wants to see much of. Anyhow- Next game we watch will be a real one.

Here’s Carp’s article from this morning.

https://theathletic.com/554070/2018/09/28/carpiniello-projecting-the-rangers-final-23-man-roster/

 

UPDATE:

The Rangers have released the current roster, with the shocking demotion of Lias Andersson and holding of Brett Howden.  Georgiev wins the backup job. The team is carrying eight defensemen, including Tony DeAngelo.

210 responses to “Pre-Season Finale: Rangers-4, Flyers-2 UPDATED”

  1. simonkimbrell Avatar
    simonkimbrell

    So when are we expecting the final roster cuts?

  2. James G Avatar

    I would think by the end of the weekend they’ll have things finalized, Simon. I’m on the fence about a few players. I’m glad guys like Howden and Vinny L have made these decisions tough on Quinn. Would love to have Howden but he’ll get a ton of minutes in Hartford as we’ve all discussed.

  3. simonkimbrell Avatar
    simonkimbrell

    From what i’ve seen Vinnie L has the best chance of cracking it, Howden, Lindgren, Hajek look to be headed for major minutes in HFord

  4. Gravy Avatar
    Gravy

    Better to have tough decisions on who to cut than easy ones.

  5. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Thanks James.

  6. James G Avatar

    For the record, we talk about how spots aren’t given but earned? well, I feel as though Smith and Staal are both being given spots. Or should I say they are their spots to lose. The blueline will be an injury away from DeAngelo getting regular time. Maybe even Hajek for that matter.

  7. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Good morning Boneheads! You guys ain’t gonna believe this but I didn’t know there was a game last night I thought it was Friday. I was out with my wife, imagine that! I did DVR the replay for 10 am on NHL Net. so I will check it out today. Honey at my age I need to stay in more, that should work?

  8. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    I think it’s a bit easier with Beleskey hurt, they’ll be able to keep one bubble forward initially.

    The d will be a bit more interesting. I agree with James that staal is being given a spot.

    I can think of 3 guys I’d rather see on d that will end up in htfd than him.

  9. SN Avatar
    SN

    Have the pups played that well or are many hoping they play up to hasten their development? Didnt Heetle look decent last preseason and then lost when the games counted??
    .
    Don’t understand the rush with this D, which is hot garbage in their own zone. They don’t have a first pair D, but who is second pair on other teams?

  10. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    SN
    I think it depends on the team where d men would slot.

    I agree, we certainly do not have a top pair guy.

    Pionk and staal are most definitely 5,6,7 guys on most teams.

    The other four (I’m going off my presumed starting 6) would be 2nd or 3rd pair on other teams imho.

    None of the current top 6 (again, basing this on my “guessed” top 6) have pair potential.

  11. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    “Top” pair potentiel

  12. Gravy Avatar
    Gravy

    I think we need a separate BMBDADWBM for Wicky.

  13. James G Avatar

    Didnt Heetle look decent last preseason and then lost when the games counted??

    Yeah those 7 minutes he got to play in the regular season exposed him. Completely lost. just like Skjel on the bench in the Ottawa series two springs ago

  14. James G Avatar

    top pair guy on roster: it’s Pionk’s job to earn.
    top pair guy in reality: coming July 1 to a theater near you

  15. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Gravy
    I’m honoured, but why have a separate logical one when we can just keep the original “it makes no sense” one?

    😉

  16. James G Avatar

    Much easier to name the guys on this team who AREN’T capable of forming a top defense pair 🙂

  17. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    James
    That was the smith and skjeL pair that was lost along with machine.

  18. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    I like Staal more than most here, but I agree he needs to move out of the way. But what do you do with him? Scratch him? I guess maybe that could get him to waive his no trade, but then wouldn’t you need to play him till the deadline? Smith? I don’t know.

  19. BobbyO Avatar
    BobbyO

    whats up with Staal hate? thought Zucc was the whipping boy!

  20. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    I lost all faith in staal when he got bongo’d by semin.

  21. simonkimbrell Avatar
    simonkimbrell

    I think Staal’s leash is a lot longer than others due to his contract and NMC. AS much as they say spots are there for earning some are not. He’ll be asked to play 3rd pair and PK and occasionally sit i think

  22. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    https://www.nhl.com/news/former-nhl-coach-mike-keenan-discusses-prostate-cancer/c-300452720?tid=282796264

    iron mike health update. good idea for any guy above say 40 to get this checked out

  23. Rangers Report 2.0 Avatar
    Rangers Report 2.0

    James, thanks for picking up the slack this morning. Damn kids get my head spinning around until I’m at work and all settled.

  24. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Andersson sent down. Howden on the team.

  25. Rangers Report 2.0 Avatar
    Rangers Report 2.0

  26. Rangers Report 2.0 Avatar
    Rangers Report 2.0

    Shocking: Lias sent down, Howden stays up.

  27. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    Wow. Shocked for a moment and then I see it. Andersson is the future captain and 2C. He’s going down to play top line center minutes and build a team down there.

    I was telling you Howden is the kid ready to play right now. Said it with Hayes too. You can just tell. Although i thought andersson was ready

  28. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    Hajek would have made the team too if there wasn’t a glut at LD

  29. James G Avatar

    No problem, Doodie. Figured as much.

  30. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    Lias Andersson sent to Wolfpack! Can someone with more hockey sense than me explain this?

  31. eric 8th in metro Avatar
    eric 8th in metro

    stunned. guess the thinking is lias needs 1st line minutes rather then 4th line here. though wouldnt howden as well.

  32. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    Really surprised they sent Lisa down and kept Howden. He certainly outplayed VC and Namestoolong this preseason.

    I think we may see some early season trading to make some room.

  33. James G Avatar

    Stunned that Lias got cut. Does that mean Hayes-Zibanejad-Howden-Chytil down the middle? Felt like Lias had earned a spot

  34. eric 8th in metro Avatar
    eric 8th in metro

    wouldnt surprise me see lias sooner then later.

  35. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-top-10-players-in-metropolitan-division/c-299921752?tid=290583266

    not one ranger on this list and none made top 50 in league either. neither did the recent ex rangers.

  36. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Clearly fast is blocking Lias.

  37. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    I’m very surprised Lias sent down. Hope he returns quickly.

  38. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    What’s up with crawley? More cuts coming right

  39. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    I would hope Beverly trade in works,

    Would also hope Beleskey in line up once healthy

  40. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Crawley is injured. I’m sure he and boo will be sent down once healthy.

  41. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Andersson and Howden are similar players, with Howden being the better skater. Wouldn’t it have made more sense to send them both down for big minutes, and have Fogarty center the 4th line. Andersson will be back quick. Moves still need to be made.

  42. BobbyO Avatar
    BobbyO

    Howden over Anderson…did not see that coming at all …does this mean Chytil playing center?

  43. SN Avatar
    SN

    Howden getting cup of coffee to keep his head up; more I see his game, more see him as more of a top 6 pivot, then a bottom 6 grinder. Better skater and not as much as a physical player than advertised. Looked like a boy amongst men at times but time will tell.

  44. SN Avatar
    SN

    Very happy Holland is taking the tunnel out of town but thought John Fogarty would be 4C

  45. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    We need to thank our lucky stars that McLeod has survived the cuts his skill set cannot be replaced!

  46. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    With skating being an issue for Andersson (yes it is an issue), would it make sense to move him to the wing?

  47. DaveB Avatar
    DaveB

    Agree on Howden, SN. I was expecting a grinder with skill – he seems like more of a skill guy with a bit of grit. When they all develop, I can see him above Andersson on the 2nd line (albeit 2nd and 3rd lines at that point will hopefully be very close in skill).

  48. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Sorry James,
    But one of three is going to have to go the wing.

  49. SN Avatar
    SN

    Heetle has a winger’s mindset; with that speed, would love to see him on the fly instead of fishing out pucks in the Dzone. He also has great puck sense and intuition; just wonder if his game may a little ‘loose’. See growing pains but lots of upside with his skating and handle; just very very young at this juncture.

  50. James G Avatar

    Chytil to wing seems to make more sense to me but that’s just me. I rarely get it right..

  51. James G Avatar

    If Derek Stepan’s skating ability can make a career of it here then there’s no reason Lias’ can’t

  52. James G Avatar

    starting to smell like actual hockey around here.

  53. Dan Tetrault Avatar
    Dan Tetrault

    The world has gone crazy! Social media is insane right now! Everyone is so split…so decisive. Both sides say you’re either with us or against us and that you must believe in one or the other? Well I for one am not holding back anymore. I’m going to take a stand and say that believe in BOTH Lias and Howden!! 😉

  54. Calhob Avatar
    Calhob

    It’s clear they want Lias getting big minutes in HFD instead of smaller 4th line minutes in NYC. I’m sure they told him that exact thing and he will be the first call-up when injuries hit.

  55. Gravy Avatar
    Gravy

    Add Lias to the long line of 1st round Michael Bustos 😉

  56. James G Avatar

    wait wait I got it..HOWDEN the hell could they cut Lias??! huh? huh? zing!!

  57. James G Avatar

    enjoy the veal!

  58. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Interesting from the lines at practice today. Jimmy Vesey is the 2nd line LW.

  59. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    I’ve said all along howden is a top 6 guy despite what others have said.

    It would not shock me at all to see Anderson and howden switch spots at some time early on. I didn’t see a drastic difference in the two during the preseason and thought they both should start the season with the rangers.

    I’d put Anderson on wing over chytil due to his wall work and forechecking ability.

    Which is also why I’m not thrilled with zucc and fast still being here blocking young guys.

    Rather not see Fogarty at 4c, but he’s better than boo.

  60. James G Avatar

    Vesey-Hayes-Zucc?

  61. BobbyO Avatar
    BobbyO

    Understand why you want Anderson to get more ice time in Hartford …just don’t know why same would not apply to Howden. Honestly not sure how much success either would have with McLeod on their wing

  62. James G Avatar

    I’ve said all along howden is a top 6 guy despite what others have said.

    Same here, Wick. One of the few instances we see eye to eye 🙂
    Too many people want to kill that Mcdonagh deadline deal but this kid is the center piece of it. Not JT Miller.

  63. Gravy Avatar
    Gravy

    Zucc not practicing, which is likely why Vesey has moved up.

  64. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Bdl
    Not surprised at that. I think Quinn will use the Vegas/jets strategy of a banger on every line.

    Vesey will not be confused with Clutterbuck ever, but he does play north south and use the body.

  65. James G Avatar

    McLeod isn’t going to play every night. Lettieri could still make the team and play on a line with Howden(or Chytil) and Fast

  66. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Omfg….long season ahead of “boo hoo McLeod cry cry blah blah blah”

    Move on, he was a virtual lock on this roster, will be gone next year most likely. If you haven’t figured that out by now, you’re in trouble.

  67. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    I think vinny plays until Beleskey is healthy and then hopefully Beleskey replaces him.

  68. Rangers Report 2.0 Avatar
    Rangers Report 2.0

    I think if Beleskey hadn’t injured himself then McLeod wouldn’t have made the team. And if Beleskey comes back strong, McLeod will find himself a healthy scratch most nights.

  69. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Gravy,
    McLeod practicing in Zuccarello spot. Not Vesey.

  70. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Doodie,
    McLeod was going to be there regardless of Beleskey. Beleskey opened the door for Letierri.

  71. SN Avatar
    SN

    what are the lines BDL – please paste link

  72. James G Avatar

    jeez, I wasn’t knocking McLeod just saying he isn’t playing every night. And I agree 100% with Doodie. He’s essentially keeping Beleskey’s spot warm for the next month. I believe he takes that spot over Vinny’s. having no skill along side Howden or Chytil is a waste of a young center.

  73. James G Avatar

    Sometimes you guys are too worried about the one individual player that’s front and center in your minds/cross hairs. Do you think one of the young centers should be here instead of Hartford so he can center Beleskey and Mcleod every night? Cmon.

  74. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    i wonder if Cody Mc is the 13th forward on thursday. seems like he practiced in zucc’s spot.

    12:46PM: At Rangers practice on Friday, the lines being used are (Colin Stephenson):

    Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad, Pavel Buchnevich
    Jimmy Vesey, Kevin Hayes, Cody McLeod
    Ryan Spooner, Filip Chytil, Jesper Fast
    Vlad Namestnikov, Brett Howden, Vinni Lettieri

    On defense, the pairs are Brady Skjei and Adam McQuaid, Marc Staal and Neal Pionk, Brendan Smith and Kevin Shattenkirk, Freddy Claesson and Tony DeAngelo.

    Mats Zuccarello is not practicing due to a maintenance day

  75. SN Avatar
    SN

    James – that is the Twitter argument; McCloed’s blocking Lias

  76. SN Avatar
    SN

    Really like they are keeping Heetle and Howden at center.

  77. James G Avatar

    And I know this will open a can of worms but I’m saying it anyway- having McQuaid, Smith, Beleskey AND McLeod on the roster at the same time would be stupid. Or at the least, overkill.

  78. James G Avatar

    SN that’s why I don’t have a twitter account lol

  79. SN Avatar
    SN

    When Zuc is back in will make that lineup officially the softest forward group in NYR history. Even with McCloed on 4th line, it’s really soft.

  80. James G Avatar

    Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad, Pavel Buchnevich
    Jimmy Vesey, Kevin Hayes, Cody McLeod
    Ryan Spooner, Filip Chytil, Jesper Fast
    Vlad Namestnikov, Brett Howden, Vinni Lettieri

    On defense, the pairs are Brady Skjei and Adam McQuaid, Marc Staal and Neal Pionk, Brendan Smith and Kevin Shattenkirk,

    Agree. Zucc moves to that second line RW spot and that’s probably your opening night roster with Hank in net. “grittier” games will see McLeod in for Lettieri. Names and Vesey could get swapped.

  81. James G Avatar

    if you think about it, SN- they’ve basically taken out Nash, Grabner, Miller and inserted Spooner, Namestnikov and Chytil. I agree they’re soft as a dairy queen swirl cone in August, but they weren’t much different in years past

  82. James G Avatar

    Also think that if/when Smith or Staal slump or get hurt for any extended period of time we’ll see Hajek called up as opposed to Claesson or Tony D playing every night

  83. Calhob Avatar
    Calhob

    I actually REALLY like that lineup. Fire power and good defensive players on each line.

  84. Calhob Avatar
    Calhob

    I could see Heedle and Spooner really teaming up for some assists and goals to each other. Fast is there for a defensive presence for the young center too. Could be the most productive line after a few months.

  85. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    The practice d pairs are exactly what I called before and the most logical pairs.

    That last pair is for now until they move Beverly and pickles is 7th.

  86. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    I like that howden line with names and my cousin Vinny.

    Skill and Grit

  87. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    James
    Agree re Hajek. At that point I think you see McQuaid with Hajek.

    Also why I think McQuaid is here next season also.

  88. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Cregg
    Yep. It will look even better with Beleskey instead of vinny.

  89. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    James
    I don’t think anyone was on you about McLeod. And he was a roster lock, not an in the lineup every night lock.

  90. James G Avatar

    ultimately whether this is the lineup or if it changes before or after opening night doesn’t matter half as much as how they play. They are holding onto bad habits from previous season’s that Quinn and co. are actively trying to correct.

  91. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    I had hoped it was….

    Buchy zpack Kreider
    Spooner hayes Anderson
    Vesey chytil fast or zucc
    Governor howden Beleskey

    McLeod 13th

  92. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    Shocked by Anderson demotion. Wow. Howden really had to come in and open some eyes.

    Clearly the AHL time helped Anderson last year so maybe a little more development time to really work on things and he will be up here before long.

    Especially if they part ways with Hayes or Zucc (ducks need to replace Perry and are in win now window, if I were then it would be Hayes I try to get if LTIR gives them the cap room)

  93. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    I too am surprised about Anderson demotion.

    Also surprised at some of spooner, hayes, fast, and zucc still being ranger property..,

    Fake rebuild news still out there.

  94. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Agree with most though, don’t think andersson down at Hartford long.

  95. James G Avatar

    LOL

  96. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Unless you’re Wayne Gretzky, stay in your lane, then attack the net.

  97. DaveB Avatar
    DaveB

    Lisa can’t be happy about this.

  98. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Rangers want Andersson to toss Calder Trophy into the Connecticut River before lacing skates at MSG

  99. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    No he can’t. Guessing they told him short term. Still moves to be made. It’s just a matter of when.

  100. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    He will get a bigger chip on shoulder now. Not a bad thing

  101. fivefinns Avatar

    I’m not commenting today because today is a maintenance day for me

  102. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Our Cousin Vinni. – ‘I did not come down here to be j***** off.’

  103. BobbyO Avatar
    BobbyO

    with Anderson sent down can’t wait until Mittelstadt starts year with Sabres….this place and twitter should be fun

  104. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    as per Carp:

    Quinn: ‘Hank could be like Tom Brady and excel into his later years.’
    Carp: ‘Uh, maybe down here you wan to use Eli.”
    Quinn: “I got to get rid of this Boston thing.”

    or words to that effect. 🙂

  105. AnthonyM Avatar

    I wonder if the Rangers could be sending Lias down to have him work on mastering his play on the wing?

  106. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Cannot. say jerked here.

  107. James G Avatar

    The correct response from Quinn regarding QB’s was:
    “well I wanted to make the comparison to someone who’s had some kind of success over the last five years”

  108. James G Avatar

    With Drew Brees in town I get the feeling I’ll be yelling “ELI!!!!!!!!!” quite a bit >:/

  109. Rangers Report 2.0 Avatar
    Rangers Report 2.0

    Just a reminder that Lias Anderson at 7 was sold to us as one of the most NHL-ready prospects in the draft.

  110. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Great point doodie!

  111. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    James had the giggles earlier

  112. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    Doodie,
    I would argue he still is an NHL ready prospect. He could certainly center the 4th line right now, and I would also argue he could center the third line as well. Problem currently is the organization does not want him to be a 4th line center, and they still have Hayes, and Zibanejad as the top 2.

  113. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    That’s not the jets/Vegas strategy

    That was our strategy and f ing Chevy recognized it and his team liked playing that way against us.

    Jets/ Vegas strategy. My strategy. Whistle to whistle my zzz

  114. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    Most of these jets players came up as atl/wpg yutes getting schooled by the rangers. They dug it and played well that way and it became their culture. It’s my culture

  115. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    And every other smart hockey fan

  116. SN Avatar
    SN

    BTW – Lias Andersson is 19. The only other players in his draft class who have played more than 10 games last seasons were taken #1 (Heschier) and 2 (Patrick).

  117. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Ummm…what?

  118. James G Avatar
    James G

    If I’m translating that correctly I think he means no one else from the 2017 draft has seen much NHL ice time.

  119. James G Avatar
    James G

    Let’s not get too crazy with this Lias thing. He’ll be back up before we know it. This move has more to do with what Howden did in camp than what Lias didn’t do. Give Howden some credit.

  120. James G Avatar
    James G

    Wick- the giggles?

  121. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Man, this guy Francesa is some obnoxious fool.

  122. Bdl Avatar
    Bdl

    How is Wayne Gretzky, I mean Casey Mittlestadt doing in the pre season?

  123. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    James
    A lone « lol » earlier

  124. Norm Merton Avatar
    Norm Merton

    Dan followup. I agree with the distinguished gentleman and would further propose a one-week delay to the start of the season. Need time to investigate exactly why Andersson was dropped.

  125. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    Lias didnt make the team? Didn’t Gorton tell us that aside from his “character”, they picked Lias because he was the most NHL ready prospect? But we shouldn’t worry… it’s only the year 1 of whatever of the rebuild.

    Did Henrik Lundqvist make the team?

  126. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    Quinn hates Lias.

  127. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    Am I BANJing?

  128. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    “Believe Women” AKA believe in regaining political power by any means necessary.

  129. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    🙂

  130. Norm Merton Avatar

    FBI report: Quinn had to do something to prevent his forwards from being exactly the same as AV would have put out.

  131. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    How do you know what AV woulda put out?

  132. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Lmao…you guys are killing me

  133. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    I don’t know where I’m going from here. I’m just taking it hr by hr man.’

    Atta boy Doogie Howser
    Never let them send you down.

  134. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    Way too Fox Newsy here! Clean it up!

  135. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    NO POLITICS,but, Trumpites are showing some serious chutzpah using the phrase “regaining politcal power by any means necesary” especially using the Screen name CCCP. Lets stick to hockey and the Rangers.

  136. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    There are billions of women who always disagree with each other every second! But now we have to believe women? C’mon… lol

  137. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    LOL @ chutzpah 🙂

    LGR.

  138. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    LGR! Now there’s something we can all believe in.

  139. Norm Merton Avatar

    More politics! At least until the regular puck finally drops.

  140. Alex Avatar
    Alex

  141. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Gorton just hedging away…I like it

  142. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    VC needs a Mantra, and it should be: “I belong here, damnit, get out of my way and I’m gonna produce like I know I can.”

  143. James G Avatar
    James G

    Quit it with the political stuff. If ILB were here he’d flip out. Doodie and I have no time or motivation to patrol so do us a favor and stick to hockey;)

  144. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    Burp.

  145. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    So this is two years in a row that two different coaches have picked Chytil over Lias. Maybe he is St. Manny Part Deux. Also Al Montoya on waivers in Edmonton reminds me that I didn’t like them using a high draft pick on a goalie this year. If you draft a position player in that spot and he is not as good as you thought he can still be a bottom six or third pair player. If it happens with a goalie you get Al Montoya. Draft a goalie every year, but, in the late rounds where it is a crap soot anyway.

  146. Gregg T Avatar

    Gorton is so much more enjoyable to listen to than his predecessor

  147. DaveB Avatar
    DaveB

    Well Brooksie really mastered the art of being alarmist without being alarmist.

  148. Jewy Buffet 🏴 (@MannyOWar) Avatar

    We have ONE (maybe three) spots in the Official Bonehead Fantasy Hockey League. Feel free to shoot me an email (mannyowar666 @ gmail dot com) and I’ll transfer a team over to you!

  149. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    Happy that Vinny is in the mix and that fourth line should be ok assuming Namestoolong doesn’t get too sad. Only interest in Belesky is as a McLeod replacement. Don’t see the need for both or to punk one of the kids out to keep both. Team doesn’t look to be as passive either this year further minimizing need for role player with minimal skill.

  150. James G Avatar
    James G

    Brooks is a jackass. Deliberately putting out t that article for the sake of causing a buzz.

  151. Norm Merton Avatar

    “Politics”. There, I said it.

    Buffalo can’t happen soon enough.

  152. SN Avatar
    SN

    Howden is probably back in minors in less than 5 games; giving him a little taste of Pro life to keep him motivated and also to show what he needs to work on. He is also a year older than Lias, who is going to be fine; solid middle 6 pivot.
    .
    Impressed by Selma; too bad log jam on back end due to horrible contracts and/or questionable signings.

  153. Norm Merton Avatar

    I liked O’Gara. Too slow to stick, I guess, and not much offense, but at least he tried to clear the crease with other than his stick.

  154. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    I listened to that JG presser late last night when I got home, it didn’t want to start banjing for a half hr after driving for 13.

    I thought that was the best interview JG has given the public. Hedging yes, but being pretty upfront about the thought process and why and what exactly they are doing.

    Noticed he made sure he said ‘sometimes things change really quickly in this business’

  155. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    What’s up norm,

    Back for regular season banter. We need our voice of gentlemenly class

  156. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    Manny. WTF.

    Omg AVs gone. Got a coach who’s gonna coach. E3, norm, manny’s backWhere’s Sioux. I was razzing him on the athletic the other day.

    It’s like the good ole days

  157. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Jpp
    Let me know when a voice of gentlemanly class ever shows up besides ilb.

  158. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    I’m growing into the role whiskey

  159. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    Can’t you see it oozing out of me

  160. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    Ilb is my blog model.

  161. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    You, coos and E3 exactly what I’m trying to avoid becoming 😏

  162. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Gorton looked like he finally passed that kidney stone he as been dealing with for the past couple of years. The expression on his face was much less pained.

  163. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    Cccp is Loki

  164. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    That kidney stone was metaphorical for a team that was going nowhere and him not being able to say he felt that way

  165. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Ilb is the model human we should all strive to be

  166. Norm Merton Avatar
    Norm Merton

    Heidi Klum is the model human we should all strive to be near.

  167. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    Jpp

    Loki or loco?

  168. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    Loki is loco. Impish trickster lol

  169. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    howden wearing 21 now
    McLeod the extra F

    Colin Stephenson
    @ColinASteph

    More Colin Stephenson Retweeted Dom Renna

    20-93-89; 26-13-36; 23-72-17; 90-21-95. 8 is the spare.
    76-54; 18-44; 42-22; 33-77.

  170. Norm Merton Avatar
    Norm Merton

    I’m trying to decide whether to be a classy gentleman or a model idiot.

  171. CCCP Avatar
    CCCP

    #21? Wasn’t Stephan’s number retired when he left?

  172. St Pete Eli Avatar
    St Pete Eli

    You know what you get when you motivate an idiot?

  173. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Is Jewy Buffet the Hebrew Oracle of Omaha or an all- you – can eat Gefilte fish thruway rest-stop ?

  174. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Stepan proved that you could skate in sand and incredibly still be a #1 NHL center. Slower than an Amish turtle on tranquilizers.

  175. Beezle Avatar
    Beezle

    Norm you could also be a classy idiot!

  176. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Or a teacher in an idiotic class.

  177. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Or a didact in an Iditarod class.

  178. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Or a sassy dimwit.

  179. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    So maybe in 3-4 years Lias can match Stepan?! I kid…I hope

  180. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    Georgie is gonna end up becoming our #1 of the future.

    Im telling you it’s the universe being funny with me. I wanted to be the beezer and richter when I was young young like 4-9. And it’s my dogs spirit pulling some cosmic dominos to keep her name in play for a long time.

    Watch this kid

  181. James G Avatar
    James G

    Jpp hates Shestyorkin…

  182. TomK Avatar
    TomK

    jpp-if history repeats itself Georgie will end up being a throw-in in a trade or going for a middle round pick so he can become someone else’s #1. (Another branch on the Benoit Allaire tree)

  183. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    Ha ha ha
    Tom I know right. I was thinking the same thing. However you listen to the Quinn/gorton talk about him, they stop short of saying too much, but I think they think he’s the real deal. Goalies are a different breed, they can arrive out of nowhere.

  184. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    They didn’t retire Stepan’s number? – or Camille Henry’s for those of us who remember him.

  185. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    And look. Hank wants to play till he’s 40. He needs to start splitting games. Use this season to train himself on the new norm. Which if he takes a sweetheart deal after this one might mean he wins that CUP here and you never what happens in the playoffs. He could be the back up and get net and run with it. If hank wants to play a long time, use this season to chill out and get used to a lighter workload

  186. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Boy George is this year’s “Russian Kid.” Let’s see what happens if and when Shestyorkin arrives.

  187. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    Boy George is this years russian kid? Like league wide, this Russian kid sensation. Which Russian kid was there last year? Buchnevich. He’s a pretty good players. Just check out Georgie arch. He went from unsigned to NHL backup and confident he’ll be a #1; in a years time. The kid is good

  188. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    Im alil worried shestyorkin gets signed to a huge contract and doesn’t even come over. He’s one of the best goalies in that league right now. Rich team, maybe it’s an ego thing. Will pay the guy crazy money just to beat the NHL/rangers for once.

  189. SN Avatar
    SN

    Sign Henk after his deal expires?
    Bwahahahahahahahaha

  190. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    were there any off ice team bonding activities for the team already or any planned before Thursday? example a small boot camp at the US military academy. i think they’ve done those under both Torts and AV

  191. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    Georgie will push shestyorkin and Vice versa. Both will have to be great to win a job. And the other can either backup or be traded for a good return if we showcase them right.

  192. TomK Avatar
    TomK

    I like Georgiev a lot. Could definitely see him developing into a starter.

    Speaking of goalies, the Hamburgler was put on waivers today by Minnesota. Could see the Fish Tanks picking him up.

  193. jpp Avatar
    jpp

    SN
    Come on man. What do you want from me. What am I supposed to say

  194. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    He’s Bulgarian not Russian….just an FYI

  195. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    Wicky Pedia says Russian-Hungarian

  196. cregg7 Avatar
    cregg7

    Bulgarian. Typo

  197. TomK Avatar
    TomK

    Grew up in Russia. Has dual citizenship Bulgaria/Russia. Played World Juniors for Russia. Played for a few years in Finland.

  198. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Just repeating what I was told by our Russian blog captain.

  199. Old Ranger Fan Avatar
    Old Ranger Fan

    Georgie is in camp wearing a Ranger uniform. Shestyorkin is still in Russia. They are not going to guarantee him a roster spot and he may not want to go to the AHL. Don’t count your money until you can fold it.

  200. James G Avatar
    James G

    Booby scheduling the fantasy draft for the exact same time as my other. Thanks Booby

  201. Booby Avatar
    Booby

    Booby no schedule draft, James. I just dominate the league. For 3 years now.

  202. Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee Avatar
    Whiskey India Charlie Kilo Yankee

    Doughty is such a little biatch

  203. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Lazy, sleep-in loafers.

  204. James G Avatar
    James G

    Lol Not to worry Booby. I plan on putting my rivalry with Gravy aside this year to focus on dethroning you
    : D

  205. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    Wonder what a Congressional Hearing into ilb would turn up. Investigate ilb and Adam Graves!

  206. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    The FBI might also have an interest in James. 🙂

  207. James G Avatar
    James G

    Coos I think I’ve been investigated by BONEHEADS more than I’ll ever be investigated by the FBI.

    On that note: NEW POST

  208. cooscoos Avatar
    cooscoos

    FBI to James: “How. long have you known newbear?”
    “Well, I don’t really know him except for a blog.”
    “What blog might that be?”
    “Rangers Report”
    “Can you give us the names of any contributors to this ‘blog?’